Page 37 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - The Netherlands

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The sandy soil in the high
areas behind the dunes of
Holland is known as “geest
soil” and is very well suited
for cultivating bulbs.
Not all daffodil
bulbs can survive
the winter.

Crocus
bulbs Hyacinth bulbs
should be range in colour from
planted in violet red to white.
September.

Tulip bulbs are
highly resistant to
disease and pests.
Iris bulbs should be
dug up after flowering.

Flower Sellers
Flower sellers are part and parcel of the
Netherlands’ street scene. They can also be
found indoors, in places such as stations or
shopping centres. In most countries, cut flowers
are considered expensive and a luxury. In the
Netherlands, however, they are practically a daily
shopping item and quite cheap. The Netherlands
is indeed the land of flowers par excellence.

The lilac (Syringa) The carnation The rose (Rosa) is
Dahlias (Dahlia) come is often bought for (Dianthus) is loved known as “the queen
in 20,000 varieties. its fragrance. as a spray. of flowers”.

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